The Tradesmans Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rushmoor
The Tradesmans Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Tradesmans Arms, 57 Cove Road, Farnborough, GU14 0EX
How it compares in Rushmoor
In Rushmoor, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Tradesmans Arms sits behind roughly 456 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 16% | ← The Tradesmans Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Tradesmans Arms none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Tradesmans Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod Of Cove Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bridge Road Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Cherubs Caring Premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Cleverchefs Catering @ Tower Hill Primary School School/college/university | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Cafe Pausa @ Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Brookside Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about The Tradesmans Arms
What is The Tradesmans Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Tradesmans Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rushmoor Council on 16 January 2025.
Is The Tradesmans Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tradesmans Arms last inspected?
The Tradesmans Arms was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushmoor Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Tradesmans Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Tradesmans Arms compare to other places in Rushmoor?
72% of the 629 rated food businesses in Rushmoor hold the top rating of 5, while The Tradesmans Arms holds a 4. 102 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rushmoor Council inspects The Tradesmans Arms and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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